Foundation Question...Is it true... - Page 2

nooeeyy · 02-24-2008, 10:09 PM #26 (**permalink**)

Ideally, you should choose a foundation color that blends into your jawbone without any lines that are visible. Though there is a bit of oxidation in foundation, it is not relevant to the point where you should choose a foundation that is lighter than your skintone. I think when you are choosing a foundation and it looks lighter, you just need do keep in mind it will become darker because of oxidation, not choose a lighter foundation based on oxidation.
For example, I was looking for a liquid Studio Fix in NC45 because I use the Studio Powder Fix and wanted a change. Now the color def looked much lighter in the jar. which is fine because it still matched my skin down and even as the day goes on after wearing it and after oxidation occurs it's still ok.

MAC_Pixie04 · 02-24-2008, 10:31 PM #27 (**permalink**)

If your makeup oxidizes beyond recognition, you should switch to something else.

In most formulas, I typically will go a half step lighter in liquid formulas because I a) am oily as hell and b) put powder on top. The color catches up once I've finished the look. For example MUFE face&body #12 looks too light for me in the bottle. once I put it on and put my powder over it and its dry, it darkens. Throughout the day, it'll shift a little more, but not too much otherwise I wouldn't wear it. You don't wanna go too light where your makeup looks off when you first put it on and becomes perfect in a few hours. You need to switch to a formula that will go on gorgeous and shift only slightly as you wear it.

FierceMrsButler · 09-06-2008, 11:44 PM #28 (**permalink**)

I usually wear Studio Stick NC45 and NC50, but from being at the counter and trying Stuido Tech on clients all day, I think I am going to try that out... I have combo skin, and the Studio Sticks look great, but I get the greasy face too...(I also sweat alot) what would u all suggest for touch ups? Studio fix powder or Blot powder???

CandiGirl21 · 09-27-2008, 08:47 PM #29 (**permalink**)

I used to want to buy foundation until I triedto keep my skin in good condition. You know, like instead of paying a lot of money or any money for a product that gives the illusion of good skin. So far so good. I used Clinique's facial bar soap and their hydrating gel (instead of the lotion). I used it for four days and all of the damaged skin is clearing up well! GOD I sound like a commercial... LMAO!!!!!

Scorpdva · 10-03-2008, 11:56 AM #30 (**permalink**)

I noticed that alot of the women here wear studio fix in NW shade and the studio tech in NC. Just wondering the reason for that? I recently switched from NW45 to NC50(both were tech formula) because the MA said I have more yellow undertones and NW is more red on me. haven't used fix in awhile.